Overview
Nicholas Galifianakis is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Galifianakis is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1651 4th St Ste 232, San Francisco, CA 94158
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. Adam Boxer is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center who specializes in Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and atypical parkinsonism – in particular, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. Boxer obtained his medical and doctoral degrees as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine, a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Boxer directs the clinical neurology research unit for the Sandler Neurosciences Center at Mission Bay, as well as the clinical trials program for Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia at the Memory and Aging Center. Boxer received the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society in 2002 for basic research in neurological disease, the 2005 John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Award and a 2009 Hellman Family Foundation fellowship. Dr. Boxer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
John De Groot is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Memory And Aging Center
Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis by calling their office at 415-353-2311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is classified as an Elite expert for Movement Disorders, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2311 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Movement DisordersDr. Galifianakis isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Galifianakis isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Distinguished
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Galifianakis isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Galifianakis isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Galifianakis isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Galifianakis isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Dry MouthDr. Galifianakis isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic DyskinesiaDr. Galifianakis isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Galifianakis isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Galifianakis isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Experienced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- HemiplegiaDr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Meige SyndromeDr. Galifianakis isExperienced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.